If you put some teachers in a room to discuss what they think is good teaching they will probably be referencing one of two things: their ITE Course (school direct, PGCE etc) or what the school/s they’ve taught in have told them is how they’re going to do it. They will discuss the processes they’re … More Teaching automatons? Looking at the what and why instead of the how | missdcox
If you put some teachers in a room to discuss what they think is good teaching they will probably be referencing one of two things: their ITE Course (school direct, PGCE etc) or what the school/s they’ve taught in have told them is how they’re going to do it. They will discuss the processes they’re … More Teaching automatons? Looking at the what and why instead of the how | missdcox
My approach in using cognitive psychology in teaching Raejohn Shiplee Right before I start I need to let you know this is a work in progress. I have tried to read up about cognitive psychology as I want to use research to guide me in my decisions for my teaching, ultimately to improve my student’s … More Guest post: My approach in using cognitive psychology in teaching | missdcox
Should it come as a surprise that teachers love to learn? “Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better.” – Dylan William It’s clear by the way teachers sign themselves up for evening TeachMeets, weekend debates, Pedagoo events, ResearchEd, T&L Takeovers and Education Festivals that many … More Teachers Love Learning Too | noreply@blogger.com (Mr Lewis)
My approach in using cognitive psychology in teaching Raejohn Shiplee Right before I start I need to let you know this is a work in progress. I have tried to read up about cognitive psychology as I want to use research to guide me in my decisions for my teaching, ultimately to improve my student’s … More Guest post: My approach in using cognitive psychology in teaching | missdcox
Teachers often ask ‘how can I get students to learn X?’. The responses, instead of focussing on what research supports learning, often include making it fun, as though fun in itself is enough to make a learner learn. Maybe we’re conflating engagement and fun here but it’s not enough (previous blog on why I don’t … More Learning; it isn’t about fun. | missdcox
Teachers often ask ‘how can I get students to learn X?’. The responses, instead of focussing on what research supports learning, often include making it fun, as though fun in itself is enough to make a learner learn. Maybe we’re conflating engagement and fun here but it’s not enough (previous blog on why I don’t … More Learning; it isn’t about fun. | missdcox
It is exam season at the sixth form college. Whilst most students are fab some are quite frustrating. In our high stakes results driven world, it can be tempting at this time of year to crowd students with revision sessions right left and centre, modelling answers to all sorts of past questions. However this year … More Space, structure and support – getting students exam ready | chriseyreteaching
It is exam season at the sixth form college. Whilst most students are fab some are quite frustrating. In our high stakes results driven world, it can be tempting at this time of year to crowd students with revision sessions right left and centre, modelling answers to all sorts of past questions. However this year … More Space, structure and support – getting students exam ready | chriseyreteaching
Jim Bianco is a US-based singer-songwriter who is sadly little known in the UK; I’m a big fan. I had a YouTube playlist on as I did some marking, when on came, ‘The Best You Can Do’. I am absolutely sure this song is not about taking GCSE exams, however I later found myself quoting the song lines in a meeting … More “The Best That You Can Do” – Y11’s Golden Mean | noreply@blogger.com (Mr Lewis)
The RE and Philosophy Echo Chamber 